UR Library Catalog & OneSearch
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OneSearchA discovery tool that searches most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings.
Film Streaming Sources
Evaluating Sources - RADAR
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RADAR Framework - Evaluating ResourcesEvaluating Information Sources: RADAR is a framework that can help you remember what kinds of questions you should be asking about an information source as you evaluate it for quality and usefulness in your research.
Best Resources for WGSS Research
Here are my recommendations for getting started on your WGSS research.
Use the tabs above for more resources or contact me for advice!
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Gender WatchCollection of unique and diverse publications that focus on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas.
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Academic Search CompleteComprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary resource containing a large number of peer-reviewed journals.
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LGBTQ+ SourceIncludes significant LGBT journals, magazines, and regional newspapers, as well as well-known LGBT books.
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Archives of Sexuality and GenderPrimary sources for the historical study of sex, sexuality, and gender. With material dating back to the sixteenth century, researchers can examine how sexual norms have changed over time, health and hygiene, the development of sex education, the rise of sexology, changing gender roles, social movements and activism, erotica, and many other interesting topical areas.
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CQ ResearcherIn-depth reports and background information on major current topics and policy issues.
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SAGE Encyclopedia of LGBTQ StudiesFocuses on LGBTQ issues and identity primarily through the lenses of psychology, human development and sociology, emphasizing queer, feminist and ecological perspectives on the topic.
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Gale In Context: U.S. HistoryIncludes reference works, millions of news and periodical articles, and more than 5,000 rare and vital primary source documents that range from slave journals to presidential papers.
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Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered History in AmericaCovers more than 400 years of lesbian and gay history and culture in the United States, Coverage includes people, public policy, economics, social issues, identities, and culture.
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Encyclopedia of Women in Today's WorldCovers the full array of contemporary women's issues in the arts, media, business, health and many other areas.
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Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Gender StudiesBuilds upon the pioneering work of biblically focused gender theorists to help guide and encourage further gendered discussions of the Bible.
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Encyclopedia of Sex and GenderCovers issues of sex and gender at the personal and the social level.Topics include the family, masculinity, religion, morality, cultural images and many more.
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Encyclopedia of Gender in MediaCritically examines the role of the media in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social construction of gender in our society.
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Gender and Women's Leadership: A Reference HandbookProvides an authoritative reference resource on leadership issues specific to women and gender
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Very Short IntroductionsIntelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field.
